Suvarnabhumi Airport 35 min
Chatuchak Weekend Market (15 min) Massive market with over 15,000 stalls offering an eclectic variety of goods, from antiques to pets. SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World (14 min) Spacious aquarium offers hundreds of marine species on display, 4-D films & underwater experiences. Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan (18 min) Monumental Buddhist temple right on the river, with an iconic, ornately tiled central prang (spire). Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (13 min) Big, modern exhibition & performance venue for contemporary arts with a cafe, bookshop & library. Wat Saket (Phu Khao Thong) (15 min) Ayutthhaya-era (1350-1767) Buddhist temple & pilgrimage site commanding extensive city views. National Museum (23 min) Museum, buddhism, and artifact Erawan Shrine (11 min) Hindu shrine featuring a gilded statue of the god Brahma & often the site of rituals & dances. MBK Center (13 min) Sprawling shopping complex with over 2000 shops, restaurants, cafes & department stores. Wat Phra Kaew (Wat Phra Si Rattana Sasadaram) (18 min) On the grounds of the Grand Palace, this sacred temple is renowned for its Emerald Buddha. Pratunam Market (14 min) Bustling market lined with stalls offering clothing, shoes, accessories & street food. Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan (8 min) This historic temple features a gilded exterior, exhibitions & a massive golden statue of Buddha. The Grand Palace (19 min) Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors. Jim Thompson House Museum (14 min) Thai-style teak house by American entrepreneur Jim Thompson offering guided tours in many languages. Lumphini Park (7 min) Central urban park featuring manicured lawns, playgrounds & an artificial lake with boat rentals. ASIATIQUE The Riverfront (11 min) Illuminated at night, this sizable Ferris wheel in an open-air mall offers scenic river views. |